breaking down my entire system Sumiko Alchemist III S Sapphire Phonograph Phono Cartridge High output MC New sapphire cantelever and diamond tip installed by soundsmith,in july of 2022 since then i have used it very sparingly, maybe 50 hours you will not find a cartridge today with this type of cantelever and micro line tip at anywhere near this price.tracks like a champ and has plenty of gain to be paired with any phono pre. HEADSHELL NOT INCLUDED

breaking down my entire system Sumiko Alchemist III S Sapphire Phonograph Phono Cartridge High output MC New sapphire cantelever and diamond tip installed by soundsmith,in july of 2022 since then i have used it very sparingly, maybe 50 hours you will not find a cartridge today with this type of cantelever and micro line tip at anywhere near this price.tracks like a champ and has plenty of gain to be paired with any phono pre. HEADSHELL NOT INCLUDED

breaking down my entire system Sumiko Alchemist III S Sapphire Phonograph Phono Cartridge High output MC New sapphire cantelever and diamond tip installed by soundsmith,in july of 2022 since then i have used it very sparingly, maybe 50 hours you will not find a cartridge today with this type of cantelever and micro line tip at anywhere near this price.tracks like a champ and has plenty of gain to be paired with any phono pre. HEADSHELL NOT INCLUDED

Cartridge has seen very low hours. Cantilever is straight and true. Comes mounted to Audioquest headshell. Please view photos as they are part of the description. Will be packed well, shipped safely. If you are using an account with zero feedback please message me before bidding, failure to do so will get you blocked and bids cancelled. If you have any doubts or questions please message me before bidding. If you wish to add insurance please notify me ASAP once auction has ended. I pack all items sold safely and carefully but will not accept returns based on treatment of packages by mail carrier. If you have any specific instructions regarding special packing, please let me know before paying so that I may adjust invoice if necessary. International bidders message me for shipping quote. Please keep in mind however that I only ship USPS priority overseas, which tends to be more expensive. Posted shipping amount applies to lower 48 states only. Notice to any buyers using the Global Shipping Program: If you purchase multiple items from me I cannot combine shipping, this is a flaw on eBays part and is out of my control. Buyer agrees to make payment within 2 days.

This Sumiko Talisman phonograph phono cartridge is a high output Moving Coil cartridge that delivers exceptional audio quality. Its sapphire cantilever ensures precise tracking and the brands signature sound. Perfect for those who are looking to upgrade their record players audio performance and enjoy a truly immersive listening experience. Its compatibility with various home audio components and systems makes it a versatile choice for music enthusiasts. The Sumiko Alchemist III is a reliable option that will enhance the quality of your music collection.It has seen very little use and cantilever is nice and straight, looks great under a powerful scope.

Complete, retipped, upgraded, tested and warranted Sumiko Talisman Alchemist S high output moving coil cartridge. Cartridge is 100% functional and sounds incredible. Cartridge has been retipped with an upgrade new 0.28 mm diameter solid gemstone ruby cantilever telescoped into original hollow sapphire cantilever socket and new ultra low mass 0.12 x 0.06mm rectangular shank Ogura 8/35µm Vital PM Fine Line line contact diamond. This cartridge is built around the original extremely close tolerance TRANSFIGURATION ring magnet motor that brings a new level of resolution, clarity and detail to your listening experience, all in a high output model that means you can plug directly into your standard moving magnet phono stage. The sound of this cartridge in terms of realism, speed, and presence is breathtaking. There is absolutely nothing on the market that is available new that compares to this combination of highest end motor and highest end cantilever and diamond materials all in one high output unit. See photos for Specifications. Guaranteed to be as good as or better than original quality. Please see my feedback and feedback comments and bid with confidence! Item comes exactly as shown as is with mounting hardware and without box or paperwork. Headshell, turntable, stylus guard, etc not included. I stand behind all my retipped cartridges, styli and retipping services. Check my feedback if you’ve got any lingering doubts. The fact is, I can make your cartridge sound as good or better than new because I run a very tight QC regimen. I personally adjust and tune each cartridge until it operates at its best, which isn’t always the case when you buy new. Thanks for looking and, by all means, if you have any old broken or used worn cartridges or styli lying around, please contact me. I am always looking for donors. Competitive prices paid. If you would like the worn diamond on your AT-33EV MC replaced with this diamond, or upgraded, please contact me! NOTE: I ship on Mondays. The closer your purchase is to a Sunday, the sooner you will get your item as I do all the packing on Sunday for the week’s shipments.